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In the southern area of Faubourg Marigny, close to the Mississippi River, stands a three-story brick structure that once anchored the Alden Mills hosiery factory, founded in 1891. The two building masses were constructed in 1895 and 1916, respectively, and were used as warehouse and office space to a variety of businesses following the closing of the Mills in the mid-1950s.

An extensive adaptive re-use renovation resulted in forty-seven loft apartments and over 3,000 sq. ft. of commercial space at the corner of Marigny and Decatur Streets. Scope included interior buildout as well as a rooftop terrace (with the historic steel water tower structure as a feature) and restoration of an existing boiler pavilion as a shared outdoor space with pool adjacent to the building at ground level.

The building’s original rolled steel windows were still intact, in fair to good condition, and considered highly significant, it was decided early in the project to restore rather than replace them. Collaboration with our engineers resulted in a restoration which satisfied both thermal comfort and impact-resistance requirements, as well as standards for rehabilitation, allowing the project to utilize both federal and state historic tax credits.

In order to maintain the historic wood floors and exposed ceilings, existing pecan flooring was removed and reinstalled after the addition of interstitial acoustical layers to maximize separation between units. Heavy timber wood columns and beams, exposed masonry and steel fire doors were also retained within the building.

About studioWTA

Based in New Orleans, studioWTA provides architectural, planning, and interior design services for residential, commercial, and institutional use. Our work questions preconceived ideas, embraces innovative materials, and exemplifies a unique, contemporary aesthetic. We embrace a collective approach in every project to create work that is process-driven, environmentally conscious, culturally engaging, and visually distinctive.

Awards & Press

Hotel Peter & Paul has been recently featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, House and Garden UK, Conde Nast Traveler, Curbed and Remodelista.